Hijack scare on Tel Aviv-Dubai flight; plane carrying 180 diverted to Saudi Arabia
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a false hijack alarm triggered by a transponder code error. Israeli officials confirmed the diversion was not a security incident, and the situation is being monitored.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the sensitivity of regional air travel and security protocols in the Middle East, particularly involving flights between Israel and neighboring nations.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying around 180 people was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after triggering an apparent hijack scare, with Israeli officials closely monitoring the situation.The aircraft initially signalled an emergency code before changing its transponder code to 7500, an internationally recognised code indicating hijacking or unlawful interference, according to flight-tracking data.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held consultations with security…
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